Key points:
Rishi Sunak's generational smoking ban has been put on hold due to the upcoming general election.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill won't make it through Parliament before it shuts down.
The legislation aimed to ban people born in or after 2009 from buying cigarettes.
General Election 'wash-up'
With only two days left before the general election, crucial bills need to be passed quickly.
A new law to create a football regulator and the Renters' Reform Bill have also been delayed.
The promise to outlaw 'no fault evictions' for tenants is now in limbo.
What's next?
Although the smoking ban had cross-party support, it will likely be revisited by the next government.
Labour vows to end the leasehold system and make commonhold the default tenure if elected.
Compensation for victims of scandals and the Finance Bill will be rushed through before Parliament dissolves.
